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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.37, 282.52 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.37, 282.52 and 110.24 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.37 : 282.52 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.37/282.52 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.37x = 282.52 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.37x = 31,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,145.00/188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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